Played in the final quarter! Yang Hansen scores 5+1, Avdija returns with 18 points, Trail Blazers with three players scoring 20+ defeat Pacers.

On March 9 Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Trail Blazers hosted the Pacers. In this game, Yang Hansen was recalled by the Trail Blazers, and Avdija also returned after missing six games. Although Avdija's shooting touch was poor, other Trail Blazers players performed excellently, and the game eventually turned into garbage time, allowing Yang Hansen to get playing opportunities in the final moments. Ultimately, the game ended with the Trail Blazers defeating the Pacers 131-111, handing them their ninth consecutive loss.

Statistical Data:

Pacers: Siakam 22 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Hef 16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 blocks; Nembhard 14 points, 9 assists; Porter 13 points.

Trail Blazers: Yang Hansen 5 points, 1 rebound; Avdija 18 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists; Grant 21 points; Kamara 7 points, 11 rebounds; Clingan 9 points, 11 rebounds; Holiday 21 points; Henderson 28 points; Williams 12 points, 7 rebounds.

Game Process:

At the start of the first quarter, Nesmith hit a three-pointer first, but the Trail Blazers immediately unleashed a 12-2 run to take a 7-point lead, Walker's mid-range shot stopped the bleeding. The Pacers also responded with a surge, scoring a 13-2 run to overtake the Trail Blazers. Holiday's three-pointer halted the slide, then both teams became entangled, with the lead alternating. In this quarter, Trail Blazers substitute Henderson performed excellently, becoming a surprise weapon for the team, Yang Hansen did not get playing time. The first quarter ended with the Pacers tied with the Trail Blazers at 30.

In the second quarter, both sides remained tightly contested at the start, with the score also rising alternately. Until the middle of the quarter, the difference was only 1 point. However, the Trail Blazers took initiative first, they first completed a 6-2 run to regain the lead, then unleashed a 14-0 super run to instantly establish a double-digit lead. Nembhard's three-pointer finally stopped the bleeding, but the Trail Blazers continued to score consecutively. Yang Hansen remained seated on the bench. At halftime, the Trail Blazers led the Pacers 69-52 by 17 points.

Starting the third quarter, Holiday hit a three-pointer right away, widening the gap to 20 points. Hef immediately responded with a three-pointer to stabilize the situation, the Pacers seized momentum with a 10-3 run to reduce the deficit. Avdija scored a difficult layup, thereafter both sides became entangled again, the score rose alternately, and the Trail Blazers maintained a lead of around 15 points. Despite the large lead, Yang Hansen was still firmly kept on the bench, unable to get playing opportunities. Near the end of the quarter, the Trail Blazers once again expanded the lead to 20 points. The third quarter ended with the Trail Blazers leading the Pacers 100-80.

In the final quarter showdown, despite the large lead, the Trail Blazers still chose not to bench their starters, and the Pacers also fielded all their starters for a last attempt. However, after more than half a quarter of intense battle, the Pacers consistently struggled to reduce the deficit and even allowed the Trail Blazers to expand their advantage by several points. In the last 5 minutes, both sides benched their starters, and the game entered garbage time. Yang Hansen got playing opportunities, he immediately grabbed an offensive rebound upon entering, drew a foul and made both free throws, then contributed impressive rim protection. In the final minute, Yang Hansen scored with a two-handed dunk and also made the additional free throw. Ultimately, the game ended with the Trail Blazers defeating the Pacers 131-111.

Starting Lineups:

Pacers: Walker, Siakam, Hef, Nesmith, Nembhard.

Trail Blazers: Grant, Kamara, Clingan, Holiday, Avdija.